Las Vegas And Henderson Estate Planning And Probate Blog

The value of trusts in Nevada

When parents believe that their children will not use their inheritance in a proper manner, it may be appropriate to set up a trust. The trust can contain language that restricts how or when money or other assets inside of it can be distributed. It may be administered...

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Beneficiary designations

Nevada residents who have assets such as insurance policies and retirement accounts likely filled out a beneficiary designation form when those assets were acquired. In many cases it will be the spouse who will be named, but other individuals can be beneficiaries as...

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Considerations in writing a will

Nevada residents who pass away without valid wills are considered to have died intestate, which can create serious difficulties for surviving family members. To protect one's estate from loss through this situation, a sound estate plan is advisable. However, writing...

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Properly changing a trust document

The creation of a trust can give Nevada residents more control over what happens to their property upon then death or if they become mentally incapacitated. However, any changes to the trust must be done in a formal manner similar to how the trust itself is created....

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